D Magazine wine columnist Hayley Hamilton has included three terrific wines from the VINTUS portfolio in her latest story, “What to Drink Now: Winter White Wines.” The Dallas/Forth Worth business and lifestyle publication is encouraging readers to enjoy the Guigal Chateau de Nalys Grand Vin Blanc, Chateau Montelena Chardonnay and Ponzi Reserve Chardonnay now as wines that deliver richness, texture, and complexity as we await warmer weather. Hayley highlighted that the Chateau de Nalys Grand Vin Blanc “celebrates the elegance of Rhone white varieties” and delivers a “a graceful, structured wine with creamy vanilla, orange blossom, baking spice, and a lean note of rocky minerality.” She notes the Montelena Chardonnay is a Napa favorite that “delivers premium quality and delicious taste.” As another American Chardonnay to consider, she touts Ponzi’s Reserve Chardonnay for its “creamy custard and maple filled wine depth and palate coating richness.” Read the full story with her list of recommendations here
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Château de Nalys
Château de Nalys Blanc Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2017
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Guigal's mastery of growing and producing white wine varieties in the Rhône Valley is exemplified in this wine of immense breadth and power, elegance and expression. Intensely aromatic nose of white flowers, citrus and a touch of vanilla, on the palate the presence is undeniably penetrating, with a deep minerality joining the notes above.
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Ponzi Vineyards
Chehalem Mountain AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon
For over 50 years, Ponzi Vineyards has had the honor of being Oregon wine country’s most influential pioneer and contemporary standard bearer. Old vines, organic viticulture, and an uncompromising dedication to excellence distinguish Ponzi as the premier winery in Oregon.
Château de Nalys
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France
Since its creation in 1946 by Etienne Guigal, the Guigal family has produced a Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The terroirs of Nalys realize a dream spanning three generations to join this leading prestigious and historic appellation. Marcel and Philippe Guigal will bring passion and rigour, their family quality philosophy, and the ambition of waving the flag of Châteauneuf-du-Pape at the very highest level.
E. Guigal
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The more you learn about the Guigal family, the more astounding becomes their story. Their wines are the benchmarks for every Rhône appellation, and over the last thirty years they have become arguably the most lauded producer in the world. Year after year the Guigal family produces wines of exceptional quality that in all classes offer exceptional value.
